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X223 JDC

2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

16,850 mi
Last recorded16,850 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 5012,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 JDC
MakePiaggio
ModelTyphoon 50
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 16,850 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 16,835 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2024 10,301 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 10,301 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 10,069 miles

FRONT TYRE PERSISHED

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 10,069 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

FRONT TYRE PERSISHED

Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 6,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 3,070 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 3,063 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 2,737 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 2,470 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 2,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 1,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 1,738 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 1,738 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 823 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 773 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 773 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 759 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 646 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 608 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 608 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Typhoon 50?

Based on 17,700 MOT tests across 3,745 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
976
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,745
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 365
suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. 342
Direction indicator not working 311
Tyre tread not clearly visible 301
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 294
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X223 JDC is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 12,482 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Typhoon 50 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 365 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X223 JDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Typhoon 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Piaggio Typhoon 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X223 JDC registered?

X223 JDC is a 2000 Piaggio Typhoon 50, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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The MOT history for X223 JDC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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